thienyl
|thi-en-yl|
C2
/ˈθaɪənɪl/
sulfur-related radical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thienyl' originates from 'thiophene', specifically the word 'thio-', where 'thio-' meant 'sulfur'.
Historical Evolution
'thienyl' changed from 'thiophene' word 'thio-' and eventually became the modern English word 'thienyl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to sulfur', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a radical derived from thiophene'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a univalent radical derived from thiophene by the removal of a hydrogen atom.
The thienyl group is often used in organic synthesis.
Synonyms
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